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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:26:51 EDT
Subject: next of kin

Gary Kline wrote in part:
 
>If I remember correctly, the Cryonics Institute requires
>the  next-of-kin to sign off and give explicit permission for someone to
>be  cryo-preserved.
 
Probably Ben will answer, but I'll answer too, just in case.
 
The above is not correct. The Cryonics Institute does have consent forms  

available, but they are not required. Legal authority derives from the  
contract, 
signed by the prospective patient (or next of kin if the patient is  unable). 
(The donor form may also carry some effective weight, and the advance  

directive, and prior arrangements with a funeral director., and the last will  
and 
testament, although only if known at the critical time and place.)
 
In general, in my opinion, the next of kin should be asked to sign a  consent 
only if you are sure (s)he will comply. Asking for consent suggests  that the 
next of kin might have veto power, which could cause problems.
 
Robert Ettinger



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